We're stepping up the pace, and looking for: - Trainee Community Engagement Officer - 2 x Programme Managers - Land Advice Manager - Project Support Officer - Wild About Inclusion Lead - Communications Intern https://sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/news/new-roles-at-sussex-wildlife-trust

We're recruiting a Programme Manager to lead our Wilder Projects portfolio, inc support for our ambitions for free-living Beavers in Sussex. Strategic, collaborative, delivery-focused. Help drive nature recovery at landscape scale. https://sussexwt.livevacancies.co.uk/#/job/details/73?target=frame

A milestone for Sussex nature recovery, the National Trust’s project to restore 100 acres of saltmarsh at Chyngton Brooks has been granted planning permission. We spoke to the Planning Committee in support of the application- now a step closer to delivery! 📷©Jane Cecil/Saltmarsh@Barry Yates

We're recruiting for Wilder Wealden, a new five-year nature recovery project with Wealden District Council. Two roles now open: 🔹 Project Support Officer 🔹 Land Advice Manager Help restore and reconnect habitats across Wealden. Find out more> https://sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/jobs

Our Youth Rangers (aged 16–25) hosted the Fledgling Rangers and young people from Lewes Railway Land Wildlife Trust (aged 12–16) at Woods Mill for a range of creative nature-inspired activities - celebrating an amazing year of conservation action and wildlife engagement! 💚 📷© Julia Hoare

Hiring: Wild Sussex Programme Manager, for our portfolio of 7 nature recovery projects. 2-year role coordinating delivery, from reserve management to fundraising. Seeking a strategic, collaborative leader with a strong delivery track record. https://sussexwt.livevacancies.co.uk/#/job/details/76

We are hiring a Communications Intern, part of our Wild About Inclusion project made possible by National Lottery Heritage Fund. No experience needed, just curiosity, love for nature, gets TikTok & has a good eye for what stops the scroll. https://sussexwt.livevacancies.co.uk/#/job/details/72

Lampyris noctiluca sounds like a spell, and its glow has inspired centuries of fairy tales and folklore. Discover the real magic behind the Glow-worm's light. https://sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/news/glow-worms-and-the-magic-of-bioluminescence 📸 © Simon Grinyer

Wildfires in Sussex this weekend are a stark reminder of how quickly a devastating fire can spread. This is why we ask that no BBQs or fires take place on our nature reserves, and please be careful of lit cigarettes. 📷© Hugh Clark FRPS

A kind of blue.  Male Beautiful Demoiselle, as spotted by John Lauper.

The Black Garden Ant produces large, winged queens at this time of year, which incredibly synchronise their mating flights with 1000s of others. This also provides a feeding bonanza for Starlings, gulls & Sparrows. https://sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/news/fascinating-flying-ants 📸 © Neil Fletcher

Youth Rangers attended the Barn Fest event, hosted by Friends of Westdene Green, to talk with local residents about The Deneway Nature Reserve. The Youth Rangers explained how young people help care for this youth-led wildlife site & shared opportunities to get involved. 📸 Katie Bell & Huw Morgan

Our Youth Rangers & vols from the Trust's Storrington & Arun Valley Regional Group recently attended a fab Wildflower Meadow & BBQ Day in Pulborough, featuring moth trapping & identification, a guided tour of wildflower meadow, plus a nature photography workshop 📸 Katie Bell

Visiting our nature reserves during the heatwave? ☀️Visit morning or evening to avoid the hottest part of the day 👒Bring suncream, water, a hat, and wear breathable clothing ❌ Don't light barbecues or fires, or discard lit cigarettes   Stay safe and enjoy the reserves! 📷Ox-eye Daisies © Dave Kilbey

We love moths, and, if you ever thought they were only beige & night-flying  - think again! A handy guide to commonly seen moths, in daytime and at night.

Tom Boyle has been to Woods Mill Nature Reserve. Here are some of the lovely photos of wildlife he found there - Speckled Bush-cricket, Holly Blue butterfly, Large Skipper and  Common Blue damselfly

New five-year project, Wilder Wealden is launched. Sussex Wildlife Trust & Wealden District Council are teaming up with farmers & community groups to link grasslands, wetlands, heathlands & coastal areas, helping wildlife (and people) thrive. https://sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/news/wilder-wealden

The Wild About Inclusion project is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we have been able to fund our ambitions to become a more inclusive and diverse organisation.

Meet bird lover and fast runner, Leysdown Trainee Ranger, Ben Hughes  https://sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/news/meet-the-staff-leysdown-trainee-ranger-ben-hughes

Barry Clough captured this great shot of a Sand Martin recently.  Social birds, like Swifts, they nest in colonies, digging burrows in steep, sandy cliffs, usually around water, commonly found on wetland sites. The tunnels they bore can be up to a metre in length!

Are you a passionate advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion? We're hiring a Wild About Inclusion Lead, to help ensure nature is for everyone. Find out more: https://sussexwt.livevacancies.co.uk/#/job/details/71 Funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Drake Shelduck. Great photo by Barry Yates. The Shelduck nests underground in old Rabbit burrows, in tree holes or in haystacks. During the 19th century, it was persecuted for this habit in certain areas as it competed with Rabbits which were food for many people.

Saturday 18 July! 9am-9pm - Seaford Biodiversity Recording Day (in collaboration with Seaford NHS & Seaford Action for Nature). Walks, talks & bug hunts. More info & how to book onto events here https://renaturingseaford.org/seaford-biodiversity-project-launching-soon-dont-miss-out/ 📸 Dennis Hunt

Children’s Morning: Secrets Beneath the Sea. Celebrate local marine life and our beautiful Sussex coastline. Hear Dr. Marc Abraham reading his new book, Leon’s Reef on Sunday 12 July on Brighton seafront register free place: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/locateproductions/2283203

Barry Yates reported last week that the first juvenile Little Ringed Plovers have appeared at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve - photo of this one by Barry

Have you seen the People's Emergency Briefing? Join a screening at Rye Harbour Discovery Centre on Sat 22 Aug, with discussion facilitated by our Youth Rangers.  Or find a community screening near you - they're happening across Sussex. https://www.nebriefing.org/screening-map

Summer is here, and we've got four new t-shirt designs to celebrate it. Wear your love of wildlife and help support Sussex's wild places too. And this weekend only, postage is on us. Shop the new designs now. https://sussexwildlifetruststore.com/

#SaveOurSwifts! UK numbers have plummeted by 68% in recent years due to climate change, food scarcity & modern housebuilding methods & materials that exclude them https://sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/news/swiftly-does-it-wilder-horsham-district-brings-back-the-sound-of-summer 📸 B Yates

Sussex's Local Nature Recovery Strategies are here. Shaped by 2,000+ local people, with 100+ actions to help wildlife recover across our counties. Sussex is the place to be for Nature Recovery & these documents will be core to our work going forward. sussexnaturerecovery.org.uk Lapwing © Kai Hilton

2 brilliant young people from the SAND Project joined our Grazing Team for work experience. They cared for orphaned lambs & calf & helped with a kid, showing kindness, patience & attention to detail. Our grazing animals play a vital role in shaping the landscape, helping maintain healthy habitats